Morgan State University, By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer The Alzheimer’s Association Community Forum will take place on Dec. 9, 2023, at Morgan State University. This will be the 19th year of the Pythias A. and Virginia I. Jones African American Community Forum on Memory Loss. This free annual event is designed to advance […]
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City Council nears end of stall on inclusionary housing legislation
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The City Council, led by Council President Nick Mosby, passed two formerly stalled inclusionary housing bills to third reader on Nov. 20. All city council legislation has to be read three times and passed by the full council before it can be sent to the mayor’s desk, where […]
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Leading the Way: CareFirst’s Holistic Approach to Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
By Ashley Johnson, CSC-AD, MSW-C Staying healthy isn’t just about taking care of your physical health. Mental health also plays an important role in our overall well-being. Recent studies, including the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health released earlier this year, reveal millions of Americans face mental health and subsequent substance use challenges. […]
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Morgan State University to host series of ‘Home for the Holidays’ events during ‘Favorite Things’ weekend
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Morgan State University (MSU) has announced a series of events, set to take place this weekend as part of the institution’s “Home for the Holidays” programming. The events will take place Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, during MSU’s “Favorite Things” weekend. MSU’s 39th Annual Gala will take place […]
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Comcast RISE Day celebrates 100 Baltimore small business owners
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com On Nov. 16, telecommunications giant Comcast celebrated entrepreneurship and business at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for Comcast RISE Day. In August, 100 Baltimore small business owners secured comprehensive grant packages courtesy of Comcast RISE, a program that equips entrepreneurs with business coaching, capital and marketing and technology […]
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AFRO News named 2023 Inner City 100 Award Winner
By Nick Jones, Abel Communications The AFRO was named a winner of the 2023 Inner City 100 Awards, an annual designation by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (“ICIC”). The IC100 recognizes the 100 fastest growing businesses in underserved communities nationwide. AFRO leadership will accept the honor at the 2023 ICIC Annual Conference in […]
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More than 50 Baltimore organizations and small businesses call on Congress to demand an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO Baltimore, MD – On Dec. 7, more than 50 organizations and businesses representing more than 200,000 people in the Baltimore area sent a letter urging Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), and Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03) to join a growing list […]
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs workforce development executive order
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore recently delivered good news for union workers throughout Maryland. On Nov. 17, Moore and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee joined numerous union workers at the Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA) Eastern Bus Division in East Baltimore to announce and sign a workforce development executive order. […]
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#Faithworks: Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson set to become new pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Dec. 3, Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson will make history when she officially starts as the first woman to ever serve as pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church. This new opportunity comes following her founding of Nu Season Nu Day Church and Ministries, where she served as […]
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#Faithworks: AFRO inside look: Bishop C. Guy Robinson speaks on new role at Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Listed in zip code 21223 of West Baltimore, the Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries (TOTLC) is a forward-thinking ministry, pastored by Bishop C. Guy Robinson, a mental health theologian. Successfully providing faith in the community for over 80 years, TOTLC is continuing the work of its […]
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50+ Baltimore Organizations and Small Businesses Call On Congress to Demand an Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
By Special Press Release Baltimore, MD – Today, 50+ organizations and businesses representing over 200,000 people in the Baltimore area sent a letter urging Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), and Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03) to join a growing list of members of Congress calling for an immediate […]
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Mayor Scott announces two new programs to support those experiencing homelessness
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) recently announced two new programs to support the homeless population of Baltimore and those on the verge of being unhoused. The House Baltimore Property Owner Engagement Initiative will assist housing partners in ensuring higher quality and […]
